Hengyang Prefecture, after Zeng Guofan, Chen Shijie, Li Yundu and others conspired, the Hunan Army Base Camp is temporarily located in this place. This place is located in central Hunan and is only a few days away from Changsha. Once the time comes, the Hunan Army can control the entire Hunan without any effort...

On February 4, 1855, Shen Baozhen, Zhao Yali, Liu Rong and his group were running around and finally arrived at Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan. Everyone entered the prefecture under the escort of Zhu Sunyi.

In the government office, Shen Baozhen recognized Zeng Guofan at a glance from the people who were greeting him, and immediately stepped forward and bowed: "Brother Disheng has been missing for a long time. Since he left the capital, he has not seen each other for five years. I have missed him very much."

Zeng Guofan was secretly happy that it was easier to do things when he met an acquaintance. Shen Baozhen was a Jinshi in the 27th year of Daoguang and was his junior. He would not make things difficult for him no matter how hard he said.

"It made Lord Shen laugh. Zeng feel ashamed. Everyone invites you inside! Zeng welcomes you."

Shen Baozhen signaled Zhao Yali to follow, and as Zeng Guofan and others entered the government office, they came to the main hall of the backyard, where several banquets had already been prepared. Zeng Guofan and Shen Baozhen refused each other, and then they reached the main position and asked Shen Baozhen to be the second position.

Shen Baozhen first introduced Zhao Yali and smiled at everyone, "This is the deputy envoy named by the emperor, Lord Zhao. He is a great celebrity in front of the emperor. You can't offend him."

Zhao Yali smiled and bowed to everyone, and said to Zeng Guofan: "I have heard of Mr. Zeng's reputation since I was a child. Now I am lucky to see me in my life!"

Zeng Guofan then became serious and smiled at Zhao Yali, "Thank you for your hard work, Zeng is so ashamed that he dares to take it. Come on! Let's treat Lord Zhao together."

Shen Baozhen drank it all, slowly put down the wine glass, and said to Zeng Guofan: "Since Lord Zeng has decided to uprising, it is better to do this matter sooner than later. It is better to send troops to Changsha and Wuchang immediately. We are like the emperor's instructions."

Liu Rong, Zeng Guoquan, Li Xuyi and others all looked at Zeng Guofan. As long as the Hunan Army moves, they can capture Wuchang within a month and capture Prince Gong Yi alive?

Zeng Guofan looked embarrassed and smiled bitterly: "Everyone doesn't know. Half a month ago, I don't know who leaked the news. Hunan Governor Hu Linyi fled to Wuchang overnight. Now Hubei is on guard against the Hunan Army. Even Zeng is also criticized by Qianfu. It is easy to occupy Hunan, but it is probably difficult to send troops to Hubei!"

Everyone knew that Zeng Guofan was worried about his reputation, and Shen Baozhen was unwilling to force him too much. He glanced at Zhao Yali and said as if he was discussing: "Then should you capture Hunan first? Then wait for Hubei first?"

Zhao Yali replied lightly: "Everything is followed by Lord Shen's arrangements, but the emperor repeatedly told me that the matters in Huguang must be resolved within two months, and there will inevitably be suspicion of opposition."

Hearing the opposition, Zeng Guoquan said ruthlessly: "What are you afraid of? Just let me lead my troops to attack Hubei. I don't believe that the little soldiers brought by Prince Gong can still turn against the will of heaven!"

Liu Rong quickly stopped Zeng Guoquan and explained: "The so-called "famous reputation will not be smooth, and if the words are not smooth, things will be difficult to accomplish. Our Hunan Army has always started with loyalty and filial piety. If we rashly use troops to Hubei, it will probably be counterproductive."

Zeng Guoquan said: "What should I do? You can't let the Han army send troops, so what kind of face does our Hunan army have to reward me?"

When everyone heard what Zeng Guoquan said so bluntly, they saw Zhao Yali showing a little expression, and a embarrassed look flashed away.

Liu Rong sighed: "If the Hunan Army enters Hubei, it must have an open and upright excuse. Besides, the Hunan Army has been operating in Hubei for a long time and can fight to Wuchang without a few battles."

Zhao Yali smiled and said, "It's not easy to want a reason!"

Zeng Guofan was shocked. This problem troubled him for a month, and he was afraid that he would not be able to explain to Li Yunzhong. Now, when he heard that Zhao Yali had a solution, he was really overjoyed and immediately asked, "Will the plan come out?"

Zhao Yali said: "As long as there are rebels entering Hubei, the Hunan Army can justify the rebellion. How to act then should be done according to Lord Zeng's wishes."

"Miao! Miao!" Liu Rong said it again and asked again: "But there are rebels there. The rebels are weak. I am afraid that they will be annihilated by the Qing army in Hubei before the Hunan Army is dispatched. But where are the strong rebels coming from again?"

Zhao Yali asked: "Is there no ambitious people in Hunan, Hubei? What are the Tiandihui, Xiaodaohui, and Honghuahui? Just find a reason to force them to rebel, and then drive these rebels into Hubei, and the Hunan Army will follow the back. Isn't the problem of Hubei solved? The Hunan Army went to Hubei to protect the country and the people, and no one can find any mistakes."

Seeing everyone looking thoughtful, Zeng Guofan decided to say, "Since everyone has no good idea, and it's not much since the emperor stipulates, so we will act according to Lord Zhao's method. Who knows what kind of rebellion is in Hunan and Hubei?"

Li Xuyi smiled bitterly and said, "I don't know that the Hunan rebellion has been killed, and even the Tiandihui has been driven to the neighboring province. As for the others, I have made up my mind to hide my name and hide my name. I really don't know how to be humble."

Zeng Guofan then remembered that when he was defeated again and again against the Han army, he ordered the suppression of Hunan bandits to train troops to restore morale. How could he think of the difficulties today?

Shen Baozhen smiled and said, "It may not be that there is no Hunan. As far as I know, the White Lotus Sect has branches in various provinces. During the Jiaqing period, the White Lotus Sect in Sichuan and Chu was uprising. After the failure, most of them fled to Ansheng, Hunan. Do you know where the head of the White Lotus Sect is?"

Zeng Guoquan was overjoyed and slapped the table and smiled: "It's God's will. These gangs of rebels are also useful. There is a battalion official in our army named Xie Zhengfeng. When he went into battle, he loved to pay homage to the blessing of the Holy Mother. He must know about the White Lotus Sect."

Shen Baozhen smiled elegantly and said, "This is easy to do. In ancient times, Jiang Gan threw down books. We can also follow his example to let him know that our Hunan Army is going to attack the White Lotus Sect and let him go back to inform him. In this way, he will not be afraid that he will not rebel."

Zeng Guofan finally put down a burden, nodded repeatedly, and immediately ordered Zeng Guoquan and Liu Rong to be responsible for the matter.

Late at night that day, Zeng Guoquan and Liu Rong smiled at each other at the Jizi Camp station.

Zeng Guoquan said: "When that guy comes over, Xiaxian deliberately shouted the three words "Bai Lotus Sect" to attract Xie Zhengfeng's attention. Let's tell him about the extermination of the White Lotus Sect."

Liu Rong solemnly instructed: "Have the guards outside the door arranged? Don't let them alert the snake."

Zeng Guofan smiled proudly and said, "Don't worry, Xiaxian, everything has been arranged, so Xie Zhengfeng is confident that it is unquestionable."

This was a sparse conversation sound from outside the door.

"Sir Xie, you are here. Mr. Zeng is meeting guests. They can't finish it for a while. You can wait here for a while. Bei Zhi feels uncomfortable and can't serve you."

"Well, I understand, go, I will be here for you for a while."

"Thank you for your understanding!"

Xie Zhengfeng smiled and saw that there were indeed two figures in the room, so he sat down at the stone table in the yard.

"White Lotus Sect!"

Xie Zhengfeng was shocked and shocked. Why did the White Lotus Sect mention the house? He looked around and carefully came to the window, poked a small hole, and saw Zeng Guoquan and Liu Rong discussing something.

Zeng Guoquan said: "How come my elder brother is interested in the White Lotus Sect? Besides, I have never heard of the White Lotus Sect for so many years in Hunan."

Liu Rong said: "The Nine Generals didn't know anything. The Emperor Li Yunzhong of the Han Dynasty was particularly afraid of the White Lotus Sect and ordered us to take it seriously. He also said that capturing Hubei was secondary, and extermination of the White Lotus Sect was the main thing."

Zeng Guoquan showed a confused look and asked, "But where to find the White Lotus Sect? This Han emperor is not easy to fool. If he kills a few people at will, he may be exposed."

Liu Rong smiled and said, "Don't worry, Jiushang, there are already people from the White Lotus Sect secretly surrendering to the emperor. The White Lotus Sect is active in Changde Mansion and Yueyang Mansion. As long as we lead our troops to kill him, we will be killed by the Buddha at home and the Virgin Mary, so that we can explain to the emperor."

Hearing this, Xie Zhengfeng was shocked and angry. He was a member of Changde Mansion. The White Lotus Sect had long changed its name. It is now called the Light Society, but it still worships the Maitreya Patriarch and the Buddha statue of the Holy Mother. His father Xie Wen is the leader of the Light Society. If the officers and soldiers really wanted to act like this, I wonder how many people would suffer.
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